The Ligurian coast of Italy is a wonderful succession of old towns, villages and picturesque seaside resorts. Find out from the reviews of tourists about the features of rest in Liguria! What they write about beaches and attractions, where you can rent a yacht and when is the best time to come.
Impressions from the region
Italian Liguria is a sea, rocks, serpentines and medieval buildings. The heiress of the powerful Republic of Genoa makes you fall in love with beautiful landscapes, historical monuments and colorful traditions. The picturesque mountain villages and towns of Liguria let you understand the true beauty of Italy.
oliv: "Genoa is the capital of the Liguria region. A small Italian town with a special charm and charm. Almost all the streets of the historic center are very narrow, climbing up hillsides. There are no wide sidewalks and straight avenues, and all houses are decorated with quaint green shutters."
Where to rest in Liguria
The smallest region of Italy is located in the north-west of the country and is washed by the waters of the Ligurian Sea. Vacationers are delighted with the seaside towns of the Ligurian Riviera. From spring to autumn, crowds of tourists come to Liguria, and the resorts are not quiet from the beach parties.
According to the reviews of tourists, rest in Liguria meets any request. Choose according to your taste - floral-musical San Remo, chic palaces Genoa, historical landmarks Albengi, the multicolored Five-Earth - Cinque Terreimmersed in greenery Bordighera, a paradise for a beach holiday Alassio or loved by millionaires Portofino.
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Lydia: "My walk through the old part of the city, which is called Upper Ventimiglia, was unhurried and very pleasant. Picturesque narrow streets climbed a hill. In small gardens you can see citrus trees. There are very few tourists, so walking is a pleasure."
Best hotels
The Ligurian coast has a large selection of luxury hotels, budget apartments and lodging for agritourism lovers.
The best hotels in Liguria, according to tourists' reviews:
Genova 3 * - apart-hotel in a historic building, a 10-minute walk from the Doge's Palace in Genoa. Double room with breakfast costs from 78 €.
Hotel Le Nuvole Residenza d'Epoca 3 * - a cozy hotel 5 minutes walk from the harbor of Genoa. A double room with breakfast costs from 94 €.
NH Savona Darsena 4 * is a comfortable hotel in the central part of the seaside region of Savona. For a double room with breakfast, tourists pay from 88 €.
Cinque Terre Gateway 4 * is a comfortable mini-hotel for a pleasant stay in the center of La Spezia. A double room costs from 94 €.
Miramare The Palace Resort 5 * was built in 1873. The hotel is located 1.3 km from the center of Sanremo and 150 meters from the beach. Double room costs from 393 €.
Royal Hotel Sanremo 5 * - a luxury hotel with a tropical park, 5 minutes walk from the Sanremo casino. A double room costs from 365 €.
Liguria beaches
The coastline of Liguria is rugged and rocky. South of Genoa, the coastline is mountainous. Quality swimming beaches are not easy to find on the Riviera di Levante.
According to tourists, in the northern part of Liguria - on the Riviera di Ponente - there are enough sandbanks and secluded coves for a beach holiday. There are beaches that everyone writes about, but the most valuable are hidden gems such as Albana, Guvano, San Fruttuoso or Canneto.
Some of the beaches of Liguria belong to hotels, the entrance to them is paid. Most beach areas are free. There are no industrial industries and large cities on the coast, so the Ligurian Sea is clean and transparent.
However, almost all the beaches of Liguria have one huge drawback - the general congestion. If you are a lover of a secluded beach holiday, you should not go to Liguria. Of course, this does not apply to all places - only the most popular ones. Choose small and little-known towns, where you can relax on the beach in peace.
savl1: "From what I've seen, I can recommend Pietra Ligure and Loano: there is still quite a lot of undeveloped coastal space in them and between them. Or Varigotti - there are" organized "beaches at least reasonably alternating with free ones, and places on them And most of all in this regard, I liked Noli - perhaps the absolute winner in the joint "complex" nomination "beach town - beautiful town".
Tatiana: "We traveled with a company along the Riviera di Ponente. I remember the small town of Varigotti. Clean sea, for 5 euros - shower, toilet, spacious dressing room, towel."
Sights
The Italian region is rich in architectural monuments and museums. There are 8 national parks in Liguria, the most famous of which is the Cinque Terre. In Genoa, visit Port Atiko, the cathedral and the house of Christopher Columbus, in San Remo, the Russian church, and in Portofino, the medieval fortress Castello Brown.
menkova585: "Le Grazie - these are colorful houses, narrow streets. Be sure to see St. Peter's Cathedral, which looks like a medieval castle. On the right, on the way to the cathedral, do not miss the descent to the sea. There is a good view of Byron's grotto. Go up to the fortress. Entrance 5 euros "The photos of Poets Bay and the city are amazing."
Yacht charter in Liguria
According to tourists, the beauty of Liguria is pleasant to admire from the sea. At any resort you can rent a sailing yacht, catamaran or motor boat. Novice yachtsmen prefer to travel with a skipper and an experienced crew. Many sea cruises start in Genoa.
The rental price depends on the time and type of yacht. Renting a 38-foot sailboat with three double cabins will cost from 1,800 € per week. You can rent on the spot or online - there are a lot of sites on the Internet where you can do it. For example, it is convenient to choose a yacht on the Click & boat website, because there are reviews.
LouiseLouise84: "The sailing boat is comfortable. The skipper is wonderful, he hails from the Cinque Terre so he could tell us a lot about the area. We stopped twice to go swimming and snorkeling."
When is the best time to go
Tourists have been coming to the resorts of Liguria since May. In late spring, the coastline is full of flowers and green grass. The sea is still cool, so vacationers just walk along the surf line.
In July and August, the swimming season is in full swing, and many foreigners come to Liguria. Italians catch up in August when the holiday season begins. At the end of summer, the weather is sunny, hot, the Tyrrhenian Sea warms up to + 25 ° C.
In September and October, sea water cools down slowly, so the swimming season lasts until mid-autumn. Winter in Liguria is rains, storms, fogs and half-empty cities. There are few tourists, and those who rest in the resorts devote time to excursions, local restaurants and bars.
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savl1: "Of course, we do not live in an ideal world, and Liguria is also not quite" white and fluffy ", it also has its own problematic moments. First of all - unstable weather. Forecasts not only for a week, but even for a couple of days forward here it is impossible to take seriously, and sometimes what is promised in the evening for tomorrow, already in the morning can be easily refuted "in fact" by a glance from the window.
Tatiana Shilova: “Based on the experience of past years, I would not advise to come in the period from November to February - it was rather chilly. At other times I was always lucky with the weather.”
Conclusions: is it worth going to Liguria
The tiny administrative region of Italy is a godsend for tourists. Holidays in Liguria are suitable for absolutely everyone: lovers of excursions, nightlife, shopping, gambling, active tourism, yachtsmen, parents with children and those who want to get acquainted with the culinary traditions of Italians. The picturesque beaches of Liguria are considered a national treasure of Italy.
You can combine relaxation by the sea with hiking in the mountains and trips to picturesque towns. It is convenient to travel in Liguria with a guide and on your own.Plan your route and enjoy the Ligurian Riviera!
